August 2016 – RNeighbors

Looking for 2016 OAKtoberfest Neighbors Awards Nominations

August 26, 2016 Comments 0 Comment

Once again, as part of the upcoming RNeighbors OAKtoberfest fundraiser (save the date for Friday, October 7 folks!), we will be recognizing Rochester neighbors whose efforts in our community strive to meet the mission of RNeighbors, “to create sustainable neighborhood networks that promote a vibrant, healthy, and livable community.” We need you to nominate that special person in your neighborhood who goes above and beyond. We will be giving three awards and are looking for your nominations of neighbors you…

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Spark Transformation – Jay Walljasper

August 23, 2016 Comments 0 Comment

Thursday, October 13, 6:30-8 pm Rochester Public Library, Auditorium No admission fee but space is limited so please register through Eventbrite. Event Poster Join us in welcoming Jay Walljasper to Rochester. A popular speaker, award-winning writer, veteran communications specialist and leading authority on community issues, Jay will share strategies and stories that inspire people to make a difference. Jay taps the power of storytelling, people’s own experiences, and best practices from around the world to spark creative transformation. Just a few of the topics he’ll…

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2016 Fall Citizen Forester Training

August 11, 2016 Comments 0 Comment

Photo: On April 16, 2016, this crew spent four hours learning about and planting trees. They now can advocate and care for Rochester’s urban trees as official Citizen Foresters. When: Saturday, September 17, 2016, 8 am – Noon Where: Location has changed from Quarry Hill to the Silver Lake Fire Station, 702 W Silver Lake Dr NE. Park in the lot to the north. Community Ed Class Number: 8644.231 Price: $15.00 Become a part of the Rochester urban forester team through…

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Enter Today – Litter Bit Better 4th Grade Poster Contest

August 6, 2016 Comments 0 Comment

Calling all 4th Grade Teachers! Your students can play an important part in the 11h Annual Help Make Rochester A Litter Bit Better! city-wide litter collection event by participating in the poster contest! We are looking for artwork from 4th grade students in the City of Rochester that tell a story about littering in our community. One winner will from each participating school will be selected by a panel of judges. These school winners will be awarded an official A…

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